Lisa Hilleren's Blog, page 2
August 21, 2012
“I’m Fine.” (Not Really)
How many of us–even in our greatest moment of need–refuse to speak up and ask for help? How many of us, when asked if there is something wrong, say, “I’m fine,” rather than admit we need help? I’m guilty of … Continue reading →
August 16, 2012
Forever Chanting the ‘Could’ve, Should’ve, Would’ve’ Litany?
Crazy how what happens in the heat of the moment often doesn’t register in that moment, but later becomes a needle-sharp sticking point, jabbing you over and over despite your best efforts to dislodge it. And then, the should’ve, could’ve, … Continue reading →
August 14, 2012
Sick of the Daily Grind?
The alarm clock jars you from sleep. You give it a heavy-handed swat. Eight minutes later, it buzzes again. You grunt and smack it again. The third time, you turn the alarm off and grumpily throw back the covers. Guess … Continue reading →
August 9, 2012
Strive For Greatness, Not Perfection
“You deserve to be happy, but you’ll never let yourself be, unless you stop basing your worthiness on being the perfect wife and mom.” – Aidan to Eve, in Reconstructing Eve ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perfection doesn’t exist. So why—why—do we set our … Continue reading →
August 7, 2012
Daughter see, daughter do…daughter becomes you
As furious as I was over being manipulated, Harley was still my baby and my baby was hurting. The urge to comfort her, to make it all better for her, was nearly overwhelming. But this time—this one time—I didn’t guiltily … Continue reading →
August 2, 2012
Is Your Positive Outlook Hurting You?
Mom gave a little wave, her other hand holding tight to the smiley face umbrella that shielded her from the rain. Eve in Reconstructing Eve ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m a positive person. My glass is half-full. I see obstacles as stepping stones … Continue reading →
July 31, 2012
Victim or Victor: It’s Your Choice
Nigel gave me a commiserate smile. “What are you going to do?” “I don’t know.” I bent and petted Daisy, whose tail curled up in anticipation of me slipping her a treat. “I’ll have to talk to him eventually. Try … Continue reading →
July 26, 2012
Self-Discovery Symbols: They Work Like a Charm!
One of the first things people notice when they meet me is my fleur-di-lis jewelry and décor. They are so prevalent in my world that my sister Elaine calls them Fleur-di-Lisa! (Me–who HATES needles–even sports a fleur-di-lis tattoo on my … Continue reading →
July 24, 2012
Keys to Self-Discovery: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
“Men keep women down.” “Women keep women down.” Sound familiar? How often have you heard that said? How often have you said it? I used to say it all the time. What’s more, I was convinced it was 100% true. Now, … Continue reading →
July 20, 2012
Debunking the Happiness Myth
Once upon a time…wait, you know how the story goes: hardworking, selfless, all sweetness-and-light drudge is swept off her feet by the rich, handsome prince and carted off to a beautiful castle where she lives happily-ever-after. That’s her reward, after … Continue reading →
